NASW’s 2012 National Practice Conference Restoring HOPE: The Power of Social Work will convene approximately 1000 social workers in Washington, D.C. from July 22 – 25 who are inspired to improve the lives of their clients and communities. Experts in numerous fields will hold pre- and post-conference workshops to address such topics as, improving your private practice, reducing risk and ... Read More »

Join the Hope Conference Twitter Roll and follow other conference attendees during the live conference in Washington, DC. This is a great way to experience the conference real time via the power of social media. How do I join? Post your Twitter username (@username) in the comment box below. Your username will be added to the Twitter Roll listing below*. ... Read More »

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE June 7, 2012 “Hope Conference” for Social Workers Convenes in Washington this July National Association of Social Workers event will celebrate the power of hope and resiliency WASHINGTON, D.C. (June 7, 2012) The National Association of Social Workers (NASW) has announced the full program agenda for its “Restoring Hope: The Power of Social Work” national practice conference ... Read More »

Help us promote the profession of hope by telling us how social workers inspire hope. Take a look at the photos submitted during social work month. Deadline: June 30, 2012 1. Download and print the sign (pdf files) 8 ½ x 11 Sign 11 x 17 Sign 2. Personalize the sign with your own message. (Note: We suggest you use ... Read More »

By Greg Wright, News contributor Social worker Matt Anderson became a documentary film producer on a whim. He was working with foster children in Missoula, Mont., when he met Codie, an 18-year-old who had been placed in 17 foster homes in just seven years. Like many former foster children, Codie was struggling to reconnect with family and avoid becoming involved ... Read More »

The theme of the 2012 Social Work Month is Social Work Matters. Social work matters because the social work profession has been instrumental in achieving civil rights and human rights advances in the United States and across the globe for more than a century. The primary mission of social work is to enhance human well-being and help meet the basic ... Read More »

Advance your career, build your network, expand your learning – Present at NASW’s National Conference 2012 National Association of Social Workers 2012 National Conference July 22-25, 2012 at the Marriott Wardman Park Hotel, Washington, DC Visit http://www.aievolution.com/nsw1201 to submit your proposal. ————————————————— Present at NASW’s first national conference in over a decade! Submit your proposal by January 15 to be ... Read More »

NOW ACCEPTING PROPOSALS Deadline January 15, 2012 The National Association of Social Workers (NASW) invites submissions of proposals to present at the 2012 NASW National Conference Restoring Hope: The Power of Social Work. General Submission Guidelines The conference will focus on best practices, policies, and research findings that incorporate hope and resilience into Social Work practice. Abstracts are encouraged in ... Read More »

Restoring Hope: The Power of Social Work July 22-25, 2012 Marriott Wardman Park Hotel Washington, DC Member Rate: $405 Nonmember Rate: $595* *Nonmembers—receive all member benefits by joining NASW (membership fee: $190) and attend the conference at the member rate. Read More »